TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “city life supplement” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an online series that documents local buildings in danger of demolition, highlights a local musician’s new record, and discusses a new “A Prairie Home Companion” podcast based in Chicago. David Schalliol– Creator of the To Be Demolished series and Managing Editor of GapersBlock.com Every year there are hundreds of Chicago buildings are threatened with demolition. David tells us about his efforts to document 100 of these buildings online over the next year. Photo courtesy of David Schalliol. Trakan– Local musician and good-guy Bears fan His new album, Powder Kegs Beneath Dagger Trees, is finished and he’s having a record release party on February 20th at Webster Wine Bar. We hear how WLUW influenced his life in an excerpt from an interview recorded in 2009 on OTL #147. Trakan rocking out. Matt Lyle— Head writer and host of The City Life Supplement podcast This live show that’s also distributed as a podcast is described as a metropolitan “A Prairie Home Companion” and it’s all about life in Chicago. You can attend the next performance at Transistor Chicago on February 25th. OTL #281 local music provided by Trakan…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “loot drop” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen re-airs his conversation with a local cabbie/author, previews the YMTE podcast holiday recording party, and learns about the Chicago Loot Drop charity event. Dmitry Samarov— Chicago cabbie, artist, and author of Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab We hear about the observations and stories from Dmitry’s extensive cabbie career as he chats with us in his cab. Dmitry Samarov Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast We check in with Brandon to see what’s up with his show and to preview a holiday recording party he’s throwing at the Hungry Brain in Roscoe Village. Mike Chuck— Chairman of the Chicago Loot Drop You have a chance to perform in a Rock Band 3 competition on stage at Reggie’s this weekend. And it’s for a good cause! We get the details. OTL #269 local music provided by Paver…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Brandon Wetherbee Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW You Me Them Everybody Podcast
The A.V. Club Chicago Loves OTL! The A.V. Club Chicago named Outside the Loop Radio as one of the five best local podcasts! Check out the story here! Thank you so much for your continued support of Chicago’s almost above-ground audio magazine! Mike Stephen Host, Outside the Loop Radio
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
THE 200th EDITION OF THE PROGRAM! TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios at WLUW) (broadcasting on the “and they said it wouldn’t last” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to outgoing Chicago Reader reporter Mick Dumke, gets an update on Chicago’s “Fashion Man,” Vincent Falk, and takes a look back at some great moments on the show. Mick Dumke— Outgoing Writer & Editor at the Chicago Reader We find out where Mick will land next and what his final Reader story is all about. Mick Dumke Jennifer Burns— Director & Producer of the film, Vincent: A Life In Color Vincent Falk, aka: “Fashion Man,” and the subject of Jennifer’s film, went through some hard times recently. We get an update on Vincent’s condition. Vincent Falk Looking Back on Some Great OTL Moments Over the Years — Former Executive Producer Andy Hermann drops by to reminisce about some great times on the show. We play back some classic clips! Mike Stephen & Andy Hermann OTL #200 local music provided by Mike Stephen’s Harmonica…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Andy Hermann Cara Carriveau Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Jennifer Burns Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Rap Master Maurice Rick Kogan Vincent Falk WLUW